Dakar Rally 2014: week one – in pictures

From Rosario in Argentina to Valparaiso in Chile, via Bolivia, competitors in this year's 14-day marathon race are attempting to cover around 9,000km of epic terrain. Motorcycles, cars and trucks are all taking part, but this year they will tackle partly-separated routes, ensuring the event is better tailored to each type of vehicle. The gruelling race was first held in 1978, and though most editions have been held from Paris in France to Dakar in Senegal, the race moved to South America in 2009. The race is not without tragedy, however; already this year, three people have died